One of the most searched questions by individuals and business owners across Mumbai is: "How much does a CA charge?" The honest answer is - it varies enormously based on complexity, firm size, and scope of work. But it shouldn't be a mystery. As a CA firm in Andheri, Mumbai, we believe in transparent pricing. This guide gives you real market ranges for every common CA service in Mumbai for FY 2025-26, so you can budget accurately and avoid surprises.
CA fees in Mumbai vary widely based on the complexity of the assignment and the firm's expertise. For FY 2025-26, basic ITR filing starts at ₹1,000, monthly outsourced accounting ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹25,000+, and statutory audits begin at ₹20,000. It is always recommended to request a detailed, transparent fee quote tailored to your specific business requirements.
1. Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing Fees
| Service | Typical Fee Range (Mumbai) |
|---|---|
| ITR-1 - Salaried individual, one Form 16 | ₹500 - ₹1,500 |
| ITR-2 - Capital gains, multiple income sources | ₹2,000 - ₹5,000 |
| ITR-3 - Business/profession income (non-audit) | ₹3,000 - ₹8,000 |
| ITR-3 with audit u/s 44AB | ₹10,000 - ₹35,000 |
| ITR-5/6 - Partnership firm / Company | ₹8,000 - ₹40,000 |
| Belated/revised return filing | ₹1,500 - ₹5,000 additional |
2. GST Registration & Returns
| Service | Typical Fee Range (Mumbai) |
|---|---|
| GST Registration | ₹1,500 - ₹3,000 |
| GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B (monthly) | ₹1,500 - ₹4,000/month |
| GSTR-9 Annual Return | ₹5,000 - ₹15,000 |
| GST Notice reply / litigation | ₹5,000 - ₹25,000+ |
| LUT filing for exporters | ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 |
3. Company / LLP Registration
| Service | Typical Fee Range (Mumbai) |
|---|---|
| Private Limited Company (SPICe+, incl. govt fees) | ₹8,000 - ₹18,000 |
| LLP Registration | ₹5,000 - ₹12,000 |
| One Person Company (OPC) | ₹6,000 - ₹14,000 |
| ROC Annual Compliance (AOC-4 + MGT-7) | ₹5,000 - ₹15,000/year |
4. Statutory Audit Fees
| Business Size | Typical Audit Fee (Mumbai) |
|---|---|
| Turnover ₹25L - ₹1Cr (Tax Audit only) | ₹8,000 - ₹20,000 |
| Turnover ₹1Cr - ₹10Cr (Statutory + Tax Audit) | ₹20,000 - ₹60,000 |
| Turnover ₹10Cr - ₹50Cr | ₹60,000 - ₹2,00,000 |
| Large companies / listed entities | ₹2,00,000+ |
5. Business Valuation Fees
| Service | Typical Fee Range (Mumbai) |
|---|---|
| ESOP / Share Issuance Valuation (DCF) | ₹15,000 - ₹40,000 |
| Fundraising Valuation Report | ₹25,000 - ₹75,000 |
| M&A / FEMA Valuation Report | ₹40,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| IBBI Registered Valuer Report | ₹30,000 - ₹1,00,000 |
6. Outsourced Accounting (Monthly Retainer)
This is increasingly the most popular engagement model - businesses outsource their day-to-day bookkeeping, GST, TDS, and payroll to a CA firm in Mumbai and pay a fixed monthly fee.
| Business Size / Transactions | Monthly Retainer (Mumbai) |
|---|---|
| Freelancer / Solo founder (<50 txns/month) | ₹2,000 - ₹5,000/month |
| Small business (50-200 txns/month) | ₹5,000 - ₹12,000/month |
| Growing SME (200-500 txns/month + GST + TDS) | ₹12,000 - ₹25,000/month |
| Mid-size company with payroll + MIS | ₹25,000 - ₹60,000/month |
Outsourced accounting retainers typically include: bookkeeping on Zoho Books or Tally, monthly GST returns (GSTR-1 + 3B), TDS returns (24Q/26Q), bank reconciliation, and monthly MIS reports. Many CA firms in Andheri and across Mumbai have moved to this model as it provides predictable costs for businesses.
"The cheapest CA is rarely the best value. The right CA firm pays for itself many times over through tax savings, penalty avoidance, and financial clarity."
What Factors Affect CA Fees in Mumbai?
- Complexity: Multiple entities, foreign transactions, litigation, or FEMA compliance adds significantly to the scope
- Firm type: Big 4 and mid-tier firms charge premiums; boutique CA firms in areas like Andheri, Goregaon, or Fort offer competitive rates with personalised service
- Software: Firms using Zoho Books often pass efficiency savings to clients in outsourced accounting retainers
- Location: South Mumbai (Nariman Point, Fort) tends to be priced 20-30% higher than Western suburbs like Andheri or Borivali for similar work
- Turnaround time: Urgent filings, last-minute audits, or same-day responses carry a premium
Why Choose a CA in Andheri, Mumbai?
Western Mumbai - particularly Andheri - has emerged as a hub for boutique CA firms serving startups, SMEs, and e-commerce businesses. A CA firm in Andheri typically offers the pricing and agility of a boutique practice with the technical depth needed for complex mandates like FEMA, ESOP valuations, and Virtual CFO services. KC Shah & Associates is headquartered in Andheri and also serves clients from our Fort office in South Mumbai.
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- Authority: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Title: Recommended Scale of Fees for Professional Assignments. View Source. Accessed: June 2026.
Written by CA Karan Shah
Founder of KC Shah & Associates, a CA firm in Andheri, Mumbai. Specialising in outsourced accounting, business valuation, and startup advisory for Indian SMEs.